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Check out some quick highlights from Thrasher’s bust or bail contest in SF this past weekend. Leticia was the only girl who attempted to ollie the 16 stairs…..she came super close to landing it…INSANE. More to come soon….

leticia throwin' down

FROM THRASHER:
Done, and doner… Thrasher’s Bust or Bail at the Paul Revere 16 is officially in the books. Bangin’ tricks for big bucks was no joke—fools got broke, names were made, comebacks solidified, and haters silenced.

In contrast to most events, Bust or Bail was not a high-dollar, over-produced corporate extravaganza. The goal was to bring skaters to a real spot, make history, and put the money in their pockets. That’s exactly what went down. Nike, Plan B, and Independent all had our back, and the results where epic: No entry fees, ticket sales, or concessions. Just skateboarding.

The schoolyard filled up early with fans and skateboarding’s heaviest hitters for the opportunity to see the only true street contest around. While others are building replicas, we’re making the real shit happen. The clock started as rail resurrection technician Mellow Jay’s face hit the concrete after a run-in with his own handy work. Unknowns were given three attempts to show Jake and Cardiel they could hang; known only as Moose, jaws dropped as he charged to the front of the herd with huge backside 360 ollies over the rail. Throughout the hour carcasses were tossed, tricks landed, and blood spilled. Jake had put up the challenge that he’d “give a grand to any broad who’ll jump the stack.” Fifteen-year-old Brazilian Leticia Bufoni was the only one to answer back—charging and 100-percent committed, she left bruised, battered, and $1,000 richer, even if she didn’t make it.

Andrew Langi—whose stand-up front blunts, among other tricks—had landed in third; Reynolds had shown the crowd why he’s The Boss with his his varial heel flip and frontside flip over the rail; and Ryan Sheckler had reminded everyone that he’s more than just a pretty face after he blasted the crowd with an assault that included a backside flip, a 360 flip, and both a hardflip and back lip on-demand from The Phelper.

Thanks to everyone who came out, and thanks especially to those that accepted the challenge including Ryan Sheckler, Andrew Reynolds, Andrew Langi, Chad Fernandez, Dave Bachinsky, David Gravette, Justin Figueroa, Cody McEntire, Sierra Fellers, Moose, Terell Robinson, Darrell Stanton, Leticia Bufoni, Chris Troy, Paul Rodriguez, Dan Murphy, Ryan Decenzo, Grant Patterson, and everyone else.